A guide to prayer for all who seek God / [collected by] Norman Shawchuck, Rueben P. Job. - Paperbound ed. - Nashville : Upper Room Books, 2006. - 428 p. ; 19 cm.

"Sunday Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 416-427) and index.

How to use this guide to prayer -- Introduction to the liturgical calendar -- Weekly guidance -- Including daily order of prayer and readings for reflection -- The season of Advent -- God's preposterous promise -- Nagging questions -- God's revolutionary purpose -- I am yours -- The season of Christmas -- God clothed in human flesh -- Reading the signs -- The season of Epiphany -- Dangerous journey -- The wisdom of seeking God -- Saying yes to God's call -- Come and rest awhile -- My beloved -- When all our systems fail -- The temptation of Jesus -- Denying our mortality -- Listening to God -- The season of Lent -- Discipleship : serving with Jesus -- The cost of discipleship -- Living the transformed life -- Why do we drift away? -- A notorious hope -- Palm Sunday or the Passion of Christ -- The Prince of Peace -- The season of Easter -- Jesus Christ is alive -- Jesus meets us on the way -- From fear to courage -- Love makes the difference -- Taken where you do not want to go -- Receiving direction -- Waiting to receive instructions -- The day of Pentecost -- Power from beyond ourselves -- The season after Pentecost -- Trinity Sunday -- God lives in community -- A driving passion -- Choosing faithful leaders -- Conversion -- Signs and wonders -- Encountering opposition -- Praying for boldness -- Audacious prayers/perfect response -- Principles and practices of disciples -- At the table with Jesus -- Teach us to pray -- Who is this who forgives sinners? -- Do you want to get well? -- Repentance -- Living water -- No condemnation -- Making room for God -- Compassion for the world -- When nothing goes our way -- When Jesus slips away -- Eating the bread of anxious toil -- What are you looking for? -- Choose life -- From doubt to belief -- Claim your inheritance -- A new beginning -- Reign of Christ Sunday -- When all is said and done.

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Devotional exercises.
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